Ok got the back on this one, thought I’d put a wash of shellac on, it makes the flaws and glue residue show so I know where I have some more sanding to do. I will need to do some pore filling on this guitar which I will do in the traditional manner with pumice. Ok I admit I really wanted to see that figure in the wood but there is still a lot of work to be done. Please ignore the shadow puppets lol

The back was just to pretty to include any kind of centre strip so it was joined for a one piece look. Top joined, rosette installed, some more thinning of the plate and it will be time to lay down some fan braces.